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Speed Of The Sound Of Lonelines

Speed of the Sound of Loneliness.

Lyrics: American country-folk singer and influential songwriter, the late John Prine, (recorded on his 1986 album).
Vocals: John Prine.

Speed of the Sound of Loneliness.

You come home late and you come home early,
You come on big when you’re feeling small,
You come home straight and you come home curly,
Sometimes you don’t come home at all.

So what in the world’s come over you,
And what in heaven’s name have you done,
You’ve broken the speed of the sound of loneliness,
You’re out there running just to be on the run.

Well I got a heart that burns with a fever,
And I got a worried and a jealous mind,
How can a love that’ll last forever,
Get left so far behind.

So what in the world’s come over you,
And what in heaven’s name have you done,
You’ve broken the speed of the sound of loneliness,
You’re out there running just to be on the run.

It’s a mighty mean and a dreadful sorrow,
It’s crossed the evil line today,
Well, how can you ask about tomorrow,
We ain’t got one word to say.

So what in the world’s come over you,
And what in heaven’s name have you done,
You’ve broken the speed of the sound of loneliness,
You’re out there running just to be on the run.

You’re out there running just to be on the run.
You’re out there running just to be on the run.


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A Song For A Sunday

Will You Walk With Me?

Lyrics: Scottish folk singer and songwriter Isla S. Grant.
Vocals: Irish country, pop and folk singer Mary Duff.

Will You Walk With Me?

Will you walk with me through the darkest night?
When my world goes wrong, will you make it right?
Will you guide my lips, in all I say?
Will you walk with me every day?
When I’m tired and weak, will you make me strong?
When my mind’s confused and all hope is gone,
Will you take my hand? Will you lead the way?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me today?
Will you walk with me and ease my pain?
Will you walk with me, give me hope once again?
When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?
If my friends should go, when there’s no one there,
If I call your name, in my dark despair,
Will you come to me, will you ease my pain?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me again?
Help me find the strength just to carry on,
Teach me how to pray, for it’s been so long,
Since I fell on my knees,
And ask that you forgive all my sins,
Dear Lord, please forgive.
Will you walk with me and ease my pain?
Will you walk with me, give me hope once again?
When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?
Will you walk with me through the darkest night?
When my world goes wrong, will you make it right?
Will you guide my lips in all I say?
Will you walk with me every day?
Will you walk with me, ease my pain?
Will you walk with me, give me hope once again?
When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?

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I’m The Father Of The Bride.

The great Leitrim native Seamus O’Rourke, writer, director, actor, poet and independent producer (Big Guerilla Productions) takes us back to 1922.

The year 1922 in Ireland marked the beginning of the final phase in Ireland’s revolution. It saw the ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty; the establishment of the Irish Free State; the outbreak of the civil war; and the consolidation of partition as Northern Ireland opted out of the Free State settlement.

Thurles Residents Strongly Object To A McDonald’s Franchise Planning Application.

Objections to the proposed construction of a drive-thru McDonald’s Restaurant here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, have today hit the headlines on The Irish Times, The Journal.ie and on R.T.E. .

All press articles highlight that local residents, including a local physician, Dr Paul Ryan, are objecting to the construction of a McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurant near a crèche, school facilities and within 100 yards of Dr Ryan’s own surgery. “Having a fast food outlet is of no help at all in our efforts to promote healthier lifestyles.” Dr Ryan stated.

In his objection to the proposal Mr Chris Delahunt also echoed health concerns, as did others who made submissions to Tipperary Co. Council.

This planning application by the McDonald’s franchise, on a site situated close to the German international discount retailer Lidl, on Slievenamon Road, (N62), in the centre of a residential area has been described by many as being unprecedented and a bizarre planning move. If approved this could see a 24/7 fast-food restaurant placed slap bang in the heart of a major residential area, where residents already struggle daily to deal with serious growing traffic congestion due to the failure to provide a Ring Road.

While to date, over 20 objections have been lodged against this planning proposal; a number of the objections by resident locals are rightly based on health grounds, particularly as we are in the midst of an obesity crisis in this country, where one in five children aged under five, is obese according to a study referenced on the HSE (Health Service Executive) website on October 10th 2024.

Mr David Crowley in his submission rightly has stated that this planning application in effect is a takeaway and therefore contravenes the Thurles and Environs development plan 2024-2030 and should therefore be rejected out of hand. He believes that the proposed ring road around Thurles should be in situ, before any such development of this nature is entertained.

Mr Crowley also rightly stated that the Thurles and Environments development plan 2024 refers to the resisting of the Proliferation of Take-Aways and Betting Shops and further confirms that the traffic at the Clowngour and Lidl junction was already chronic with tail backs regularly beyond Turtulla Cross (N62), during school times. This proposed development would make this traffic congestion even worse again, with access for local residents adversely affected.

Irish Government Quote: “Ireland’s towns and villages are an important resource to protect and nurture. We want to ensure that they remain resilient locations with vibrant inclusive communities and a strong cultural and social fabric that deliver a good quality of life for future generations. We (the government) will support them through a strong commitment to ‘place-making’ so that any town centre environment is one in which people want to live, do business, visit and is ultimately successful”.

Resident Mr Shane Curran, in his submission, stated that Thurles is already well serviced by takeaway/fast food outlets. A fast-food drive-through restaurant in this residential area as suggested will generate noise, odour and litter, while causing a disturbance to nearby residents, particularly late at night. This type of development will attract late night usage increasing the potential for anti-social behaviour after the closure of local pubs and nightclubs.

A submission by Mr Frank Tuohy also reiterated the afore mentioned stated fears.

Mr Michael Corbett (through Ms Mary Lynch B.A .Dip. T.P.. MIPI) stated:
(1) That the development is almost exclusively a car focused development, attracting customers away from the town centre, to an edge of town location development.
(2) Same would provide no interaction or co-operation with existing retail businesses or other developments within the Liberty Square town centre area.
(3) Indeed, it’s 24/7 operation would draw night-time users away from the town centre, thus distracting from such businesses in the centre that already amply support night time entertainment; sit down food facilities and other fast food/take-away services.
(4) This planning application would lead to further dereliction and vacancy of existing town center properties.

Mr Corbett also, through his agent, stated rightly that he considers this application to be defective with respect to the public notices and believes that adequate notice has not been given to the public with regard to the 24/7 nature of the proposed operation.

A spokeswoman for McDonald’s said, “As a business, McDonald’s prides itself on being a good neighbour in the communities in which it operates, and we look forward to continuing to work with the council and local residents to mitigate any concerns raised.”

A Song For A Sunday.

Be Okay.

Songwriters: American contemporary Christian Music-folk singer and songwriter, Ellie Holcomb (Elizabeth Asher Holcomb) and American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter, Lauren Ashley Daigle.
Vocals: American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter, Lauren Daigle.

Be Okay.

You’re gonna be okay.
You’re, you’re gonna be okay.
Oh, the sun will keep on risin’ in that old familiar way,
And every little thing is gonna be okay.
You’re gonna be alright,
Darling, you’re, you’re gonna be alright,
‘Cause the stars will keep on shinin’ through the darkest night,
And you can know you’re gonna be alright.
Lift your eyes to the hills,
Remember where your help comes from.
Lift your eyes to the hills,
You’ll never face a valley alone.
‘Cause even when your heart is breakin’,
And you’ve gone and lost your way,
Oh Lord you’re, you’re gonna be okay.
You’re gonna be okay.
I know that you’re, you’re gonna be okay.
Not a care in this whole world that can take that truth away,
You’re, you’re gonna be okay.
You’re gonna be alright,
My darlin’, you’re, you’re gonna be alright,
At the end of all our breath, when we’re beckoned on to the light,
Love’ll meet you there, you’re gonna be alright.
Oh, the end of all our breath is the beginning of new life,
Lord, you’re gonna be alright.


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